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In the first chapter of Genesis, which records the account of the Science of creation, we find the inspiring statement ( verse 26 ), "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion .

Christian Science reveals that salvation is individually attained. None can obtain it through the efforts of another or others.

The English poet Thomas Parnell wrote thus of a certain noble man: With God he passed the days; Prayer all his business, all his pleasure praise. What a terrific impact there would be upon world commerce and trade if prayer were made the basis of all business.

The goodness of God's creation is not a debatable or uncertain condition. It is the unavoidable, inevitable environment in which man finds himself.

During the year we hear an announcement read from the desk of every Church of Christ, Scientist, that application may be made for church membership. This is a joyful, eagerly-awaited message for those who have been conscientiously preparing themselves for closer affiliation with the Christian Science movement.

The prophet Haggai, while listed among the so-called minor prophets, nevertheless established himself as of distinctly major importance to his nation. The Old Testament gives us little more than a brief summary of the counsel with which he stirred the people to a concept of their religious and political responsibilities, but the two chapters comprising the book of Haggai contain advice which might with profit be heeded in this latter day.

If someone were to ask us where he could get some honesty, where would we send him? Certainly we should show him that honesty is not a commodity to be purchased or acquired from without. It is a mental possession and must be found within consciousness.

Through Christian Science, divine Science is applied to humanity and is capable of practical proof. It is not absolutely necessary to know how this Science operates in order to begin to have proof of its utility, but there must be an awakened faith that the Principle of good is in operation; there must be more faith in good than there is in evil.

Since the first century, men have tried in devious ways to make Jesus' teachings more sophisticated—more complicated and subtilized. Worldly-wise students of philosophy and religion have sought to mix the Master's simple, sacred message with so-called higher knowledge.

To prove something we know, should be a joy. A construction engineer who knows well how to build a beautiful bridge or a fine building welcomes the opportunity to prove that he can do it.